Coffee milkshake with almond milk

Name: Coffee milkshake with almond milk
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 1
Ingredients: Almond milk 1 cup; Instant coffee Nescafè Classic 2 spoonfuls; Vanilla ice cream 2 ¼ cups; Raspberries ¾ cup; Brown sugar 1 spoonful; Fresh liquid cream whipped to taste; Dark chocolate to taste; White chocolate to taste; Almond slices to taste; Raspberries 3

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Difficulty: Easy
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 10 min
Serving: 1

PRESENTATION

When summer turns up the heat in Italy, everyone’s looking for something cold and delicious. And you know what? A coffee frappé with almond milk and vanilla ice cream is just the ticket. Seriously good. This refreshing drink has a unique flavor, thanks to the smooth, nutty taste of almond milk and a scoop of creamy vanilla ice cream that melts perfectly into the coffee.

In southern Italian towns, locals love using almond milk in their iced coffee drinks, and this almond milk frappé—which is awesome—really shows how well these flavors blend together. The vanilla ice cream adds a gentle aroma and sweetness, making the coffee taste less bitter and way more enjoyable.

And look, let’s not forget the decoration. Italians know a drink should look as good as it tastes. They add dark and white chocolate, almond flakes for a crunchy texture, and a raspberry coulis for a tangy twist. These extras make each sip feel special, turning a simple summer drink into something to savor on a hot afternoon.

If you're after a dairy-free coffee frappé that's still rich and full of flavor, this one’s a winner. Really really good. A homemade coffee frappé can be topped with a swirl of whipped cream and almond flakes, creating a golden look with drizzled chocolate and a bright streak of raspberry.

This results in a really nice mix of creamy and crunchy elements in each sip. The almond milk keeps it light and refreshing, even when the weather's scorching. Plus, it's a great choice for those who prefer a healthier drink, as the almond milk frappé avoids heavy dairy while giving you a smooth texture.

In Italy, you’ll find people enjoying this drink at sidewalk cafés or bringing it to picnics, especially where almond milk is part of the local culinary scene. And the thing is, combining these flavors and decorations isn’t just about looking fancy—it really brings the sweet and tangy together in a way that makes this plant-based iced coffee with almond milk a drink you'll want to whip up again and again as soon as the sun comes out. No question.

INGREDIENTS

Almond milk 1 cup (250 g)

Instant coffee 2 spoonfuls - Nescafè Classic

Vanilla ice cream 2 ¼ cups (300 g)

for the raspberry coulis: Raspberries ¾ cup (100 g); Brown sugar 1 spoonful

for decoration: Fresh liquid cream to taste - whipped; Dark chocolate to taste; White chocolate to taste; Almond slices to taste; Raspberries 3

Preparation

How to prepare Coffee milkshake with almond milk

To prepare the coffee milkshake with almond milk, first heat about 2 tablespoons of almond milk 1. Add the instant coffee 2 and stir until it's dissolved 3. Let it cool completely.

In the meantime, prepare the raspberry coulis: pour the raspberries into a small pan 4, add the brown sugar 5, and cook for 5 minutes over low heat 6.

After 5 minutes, strain the mixture 7 8 and collect the coulis in a small bowl 9.

At this point, melt the dark chocolate 10 and the white chocolate 11 in 2 separate bowls in the microwave. Take a glass and decorate the inside with drizzles of white chocolate using a teaspoon 12.

Do the same with the dark chocolate 13. Then dip the rim of the glass in the remaining dark chocolate 14 and decorate it with the almond flakes 15. Set aside until completely solidified.

Proceed to prepare the milkshake. In the bowl of a blender, pour the vanilla ice cream 16, the cold coffee latte 17, and the remaining almond milk 18, then close with the lid and blend everything.

When you have achieved a nice creamy consistency 19, pour your milkshake into the glass 20. Decorate with the whipped cream that you previously whipped 21.